Tips to get the most out of the fridge and freezer


  • With these seven recommendations, we assure you that your life in the kitchen will be easier

As much as the fridge and freezer are an appliance for daily use, it does not mean that you know how to use it correctly or that you know how to get the most out of it that it is capable of offering. These are the things to keep in mind when get the most out of the fridge and freezer:

Thaw in the fridge

It is important always defrost in the fridge, and not do it at room temperature, since we expose the food to a high risk of bacterial contamination. Neither on the countertop nor much less in the sun: the best thing is take the food out a day before and let it gradually thaw inside the refrigerator.

Don’t put anything hot in the fridge

Do not put hot containers in the fridge. If we have just cooked, it is necessary to wait for the food to cool down before storing it. If we introduce hot food, the temperature inside the appliance will drop and the cold chain will be damaged. When we store them, it is important to make sure that they do not touch the edges of the refrigerator, so that they allow the cold to be distributed well.

‘Resurrects’ spoiled food

It’s fundamental not allowing food to spoil in the fridge, because they can contaminate the rest. As soon as they start to rot, it’s best to get rid of them. Any advice when the fruits start to go bad? Prepare ‘smoothies’ with crushed fruits and a splash of milk, vegetable drink or a dash of yogurt to avoid food waste.

Airtight containers for food that were packaged

In the case of foods whose containers are not well sealed (cheeses or sausages), it is best to remove them once opened and place them in transparent containers with an airtight seal.

Buy already frozen better than freezing at home

It is a good idea to keep food that has already been cooked in the freezer, but we must be especially careful when storing fresh fish or vegetables, as it is always better to buy them directly frozen, since they maintain their properties better than through home freezing. This is due to the fact that the industry uses deep freezing, which drastically lowers the temperature and achieves almost instantaneous freezing (unlike what happens with home machines, which freeze slowly, at -18º), so that the Foods maintain all their properties much better than homemade frozen foods. So, it is much better to buy a good fish already frozen than to go to the fishmonger and buy it fresh to end up freezing it at home.

Defrost the freezer from time to time

It is advisable to completely defrost the refrigerator from time to time and clean it thoroughly with specific products to leave it practically as good as new.

Use accessories to store better

There are numerous refrigerator accessories designed so that you do not have to stack food: drawers, bottle racks to store drinks vertically… Use them: they will make your life easier and more comfortable.


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